Uttar Pradesh Travel Tips

Insider advice for your Uttar Pradesh vacation

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andromeda
Adventurer
Sep 16, 2008
Timeless romantic marble 4 stars
Travel Tip: Taj Mahal

One would think enough has been written and said about the Taj Mahal, and with good reason. Agra by itself is the exact opposite of what one would expect from a place that is home to a supposed... [more]

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SparkofMoon
Globetrotter
Aug 12, 2008
Agra Fort 4 stars
Travel Tip: Agra Fort

Agra Fort beams with popularity mainly due to its close proximity to the world-renowned Taj Mahal, in my opinion. I have never been the biggest lover of forts and after having been to countless... [more]

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SparkofMoon
Globetrotter
Aug 7, 2008
Regal Splendor in Orchha 4 stars
Travel Tip: Orchha Fort

After seeing a tiring slew of forts on the trip, my perception of this fort may be a bit skewed. But it still managed to bag 4/5 stars...not bad. While we were waiting for our train back to Delhi,... [more]

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SparkofMoon
Globetrotter
Jul 1, 2008
The Grandeur of the Taj Mahal 5 stars
Travel Tip: Taj Mahal

Oh, what a beauty! No other word comes to mind when I think of the Taj Mahal. It's not one of the seven wonders of the world for no reason. It's made entirely out of marble and purely out of love.... [more]

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SparkofMoon
Globetrotter
Jun 30, 2008
Hotel Clarks Shiraz in Agra 5 stars
Hotel Review: Hotel Clarks Shiraz

Conveniently located by the Taj Mahal. That's the main attraction in Agra anyway. Like the other Clarks Hotel in Jaipur, this offers all the amenities you could possibly need. Airport service,... [more]

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Moyleb33
Adventurer
May 13, 2008
Agra - Transport 5 stars
Agra - Chapter of Travel Blog: India Unplugged - CONTINUED!
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If you are staying quite close to the Taj Mahal, don't be suprised when your taxi or tuk-tuk stops further down the road and tells you you have to walk the rest of the way. This is not a scam. Only... [more]

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Moyleb33
Adventurer
May 13, 2008
Agra - Park 3 stars
Agra - Chapter of Travel Blog: India Unplugged - CONTINUED!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
If you want to get away from the crowds for a bit, grab a tuk-tuk and head to MEHTAB BAGH PARK.

This is another nice place in Agra to bring a book and chill out for a few hours. It...
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Moyleb33
Adventurer
May 12, 2008
Agra - Red Fort 3 stars
Agra - Chapter of Travel Blog: India Unplugged - CONTINUED!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Included on the Agra 'Combined Ticket' is the Red Fort and it's well worth a visit. When I visited in December 2007 there was lots of construction going on in the main areas but there is a spacious... [more]

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Moyleb33
Adventurer
May 12, 2008
Taj Mahal 5 stars
Taj Mahal - Chapter of Travel Blog: India Unplugged - CONTINUED!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
There's not really much I can say about the Taj Mahal that hasn't already been said before. Yes it is stunning and yes it is an absolute MUST on any trip to India.

The only advice I...
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Moyleb33
Adventurer
May 12, 2008
Agra - Hotel 4 stars
Agra - Chapter of Travel Blog: India Unplugged - CONTINUED!
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
When I visited the Taj Mahal, I stayed at:

Sheela Hotel
Eastern Gate
Taj Mahal
Agra 282001
0091-562-2333074
hotelsheelaagraindia@yahoo.com
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Anita
Virgin
Nov 14, 2007
Allahabad/Prayag 4 stars
Travel Tip: Uttar Pradesh

ALLAHABAD TO PRAYAG:

It was a cold January morning when I got off the train at Allahabad. In the evening we drove to the fair grounds of Ardha Kumbha Mela on the banks of the River Ganga at Prayag, India. Prayag is near Allahabad.

The sprawling fair grounds are on...
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manasi
Explorer
Oct 24, 2007
Taj Mahal 5 stars
Travel Tip: Taj Mahal
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The most beautiful place in India is undoubtedly Taj Mahal. It is also the most romantic place. Recently voted as one of the Seven Wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal is actually a tomb for the... [more]

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quizzycal
Explorer
Aug 8, 2007
Noteworthy Pilgrimage 4 stars
Travel Tip: Ayodhya

With the utterance of the name Ayodhya we remember at once the legendary kingdom of Lord Ram and also the extensive religious-political movement tat rocked the entire nation of India throughout the... [more]

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quizzycal
Explorer
Aug 8, 2007
An Eternal Discovery 4 stars
Travel Tip: Vrindāvan

If you have a desire to visit one of the oldest shrines of the Vaishnava tradition, one of the chief methods of attaining the bliss of the Almighty enshrined in the Hindu Dharma (Religion) come to... [more]

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quizzycal
Explorer
Aug 8, 2007
The Imminent Concentration 3 stars
Travel Tip: Ghāziābād

Ghaziabad in the recent years has grown in significance due to the adoption of a lot of initiatives on the part of the Government that has made this sprawling area into a hotbed of elevated... [more]

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